Theia Mons

Theia Mons is a large shield volcano on Venus. Its name is derived from the titan of Greek mythology.[1]

Theia Mons
Feature typeMountain
Coordinates22.7°N 281.0°E / 22.7; 281.0
Diameter226.0
EponymTheia

LOCATION: Beta Regio
ELEVATION: about 6000 m
TYPE: shield volcano
STAGE: extinct
VOLCANIC FEATURES: caldera

References

  1. Carolynn Young, ed. (1990-08-01). The Magellan Venus Explorer' Guide. NASA.


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